Canada broadened its economic sanctions against the Kremlin, in response to the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, targeting major Russian financial and energy companies as well as Moscow-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. Canada’s move on Thursday was signaled earlier in the week and comes as European Union officials are set to announce on Friday a fresh set of wide-ranging sanctions against Russia. Member states of the EU are said to be considering restrictions on Russian access to European financial markets and exports of military-related goods to Russia. Washington also has turned up the pressure on Moscow, leveling accusations about Russia’s role in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. The latest was made on Thursday and suggested Russian artillery are firing across the border at Ukranian military positions. Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Canada would impose economic sanctions and travel bans against eight individuals, all […]